Rock CR (FR 28) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Rock CR (FR 28) in CO

Rio Grande NF, Divide Ranger District
9,667 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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An 8.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rio Grande County, CO. The road serves Windy Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to March 14.

Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 150 ft from water.

All 8.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (8.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Windy Mountain stands 2,932 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Monte Vista, is 15 mi off.

September normals 39–63°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
North Vicente (BLM BLM 5063) in COForest Road Road17.8miNeal (FR 250.8) in CODispersed Camping18.2miConejos Campground in COCampground19.5miSpectacle Lake Campground in COCampground19.8miFox CR (FR 101) in COForest Road Road20.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Rio Grande National Forest, Divide Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?